Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives for a U.S. Senate bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 13, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Tesla — Stock in the electric vehicle company added more than 2% in midday
Despite their controversial nature, meme stocks offer great potential for investors willing to gamble. The rise of meme stocks in the past has been a mix of ideology against hedge funds to more commonly, simply retail traders riding a wave of hype and FOMO, or the fear of missing out. The companies in this list
Communications stocks continue to have a difficult run. Over five years, the S&P 500 Communication Services index has gained 39%. That compares with a 70% gain in the Nasdaq index during the same time period. Telecommunications companies and those focused on enabling voice, video and text communications continue to be saddled with high infrastructure costs
Cannabis stocks are benefitting from a resurgence of interest as it becomes increasingly likely that it will be rescheduled legally. Less stringent legal codes will open up new opportunities, especially tax benefits, to cannabis companies. The loosening of regulations promises to raise all ships, so to speak. However, it will remain wise to avoid those cannabis firms that
The price of West Texas Intermediate oil has retreated slightly from its recent high of $91.48, which was the most elevated price for the commodity since November 2022. As of the morning of Sept. 26, WTI oil was changing hands around $88.67. At that high level, oil prices hurt many companies, including airlines and cruise
In line with my previous predictions calling for an e-commerce rebound in the second half of this year, it appears that the e-commerce sector is recovering. In a note to investors in July, investment advisor Bernstein wrote, “with (foreign exchange) headwinds abating and a more durable online consumer, count us in that camp of anticipating further eCommerce recovery.” The firm
REITs are Real Estate Investment Trusts, and they offer unique opportunities for investors. First, REITs provide exposure to the real estate market without the need to purchase a home and otherwise get into buying some type of property, which typically comes with a considerable upfront cost. REITs also have another advantage, which is the sector
There is no better way to create wealth than investing in stocks. Not gold, not bonds, not real estate. Over short periods of time, different asset classes might excel, but the long-term results prove that if you want to accumulate large amounts of wealth, stocks are the way to go. There are also great dividend
The manufacturing sector is one of the pillars of the global economy, producing goods and services that are essential for various industries and consumers. However, the sector is facing multiple challenges in 2023, as the worsened economic outlook, rising geopolitical risks, and volatility in the energy and commodities markets will put pressure on manufacturers’ performances.
In the new century, economic uncertainty often looms. Finding investment opportunities that can weather the storm is a quest every investor undertakes. The article lists the “Recession-Proof Royals”, three titans of their respective industries who have not only stood the test of time but have thrived during economic downturns. These can be considered recession proof
Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG,GOOGL) flagship Google search engine just turned 25 this week. However, among GOOG stock investors, there isn’t much celebration going on about reaching this milestone. Rather, worries about issues more pertinent to the future performance of this tech giant’s shares are top of mind right now, and for good reason. The company’s antitrust trial
In this article NKE UEC TXRH EDIT RMD EAT MTN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Black Friday shoppers wait to enter the Nike store at the Opry Mills Mall in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 25, 2022. Seth Herald | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Nike —
Take a look at some of the recent headlines for Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM), and it may seem as if things are looking up for the mobile chip company. However, upon closer inspection, it’s clear that QCOM stock isn’t going to enter “comeback mode” anytime soon. Why? For one, while there has been some promising news, certain
QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), a startup founded a decade ago, touts a game-changing solid-state battery tech for EVs. However, it’s unproven at scale and faces lawsuits over alleged fraud. A recent $300 million equity offering raised concerns about dilution. Investing in QuantumScape may seem like a binary bet, hinging on whether they successfully bring a solid-state battery
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) has to deal with fierce competition, including from Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). One big-bank analyst has an optimistic outlook for Rivian, so perhaps the skeptics ought to give RIVN stock a chance. I’ve previously discussed how Rivian Automotive is outpacing rival EV startups in 2023. On the other hand, Citigroup analysts recently
Thinking about buying shares of electric vehicle charging company Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) stock in 2023? My response is: Don’t try to be a hero and buy what the market is selling. Sure, BLNK stock might look cheap after being beaten down so badly. However, an uber-famous electric vehicle manufacturer’s competing charging network will make life
In the world of artificial intelligence, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock is a name many investors look to first. That’s not only because the company’s ticker symbol is AI (it helps). It’s because this business’ focus is on allowing developers to design, develop and deploy enterprise AI applications. Thus, in order for the AI revolution to take hold
Looking for the best blue-chip stocks to buy might seem boring, especially compared to stocks that make big moves. In fortifying your investment portfolio, dipping your toes into the volatile waters of penny and small-cap stocks can be incredibly tempting. However, a seasoned investor would know the unmistakable value of anchoring a portfolio with top-tier
Investing is more than just researching various stocks and choosing to buy based on technical and fundamental analysis. Sometimes, it’s going with your gut on when to walk away from an investment. Here are three utilities stocks that savvy investors may want to consider bailing on. Let’s dive in. Eversource Energy (ES) Source: zhao jiankang
The Chinese economy is definitely experiencing some major growing pains, as the nation’s real estate sector is undergoing a significant downturn. Meanwhile, its exports and manufacturing sector are decelerating. As a result, the MSCI China Index, which includes many of the country’s leading stocks, experienced a 7% decrease in 2023. During the Great Financial Crisis,